Question 1

when does someone need a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

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GB Disease: When a patient has bouts of cholecystitis with or without gallstones present. May be chronic or acute.

Question 2

what drugs are given for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

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General anesthesia: Usually intravenous anesthesia and anesthetic gasses to breathe. It is a full general anesthetic procedure.

Question 3

what is the relevant anatomy in a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Accepted Answer

Triangle of Calot: The critical steps involved with gallbladder surgery include identification of the duct that connects the gallbladder(gb) to the bile duct (the cystic duct), clipping it closed; id and clipping the blood supply to the gb, and; separation of the gallbladder from the liver.   Of all these maneuvers, the most critical is the first--we call this area the triangle of calot.

Question 4

what is the anatomy involved in a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

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Check this out: If you are interested in seeing true anatomy and are not squeamish - check this site for a very detailed answer to your question - http://www.Anatomyguy.Com/laparoscopic-cholecystectomy/
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Question 5

what are the common instruments used during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

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Unrelated topic: This is not the site for your type of technical questions as each institution differs with others. Some assemble the entire open surgery , numerous  instruments on the table in case open surgery needed , other just handful of lap choley. instruments if needed will get open surgery instruments .

Question 6

is an upper endoscopy necessary before laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless there is a concern as to the correct diagnosis, or uncertainty if the gallbladder surgery is necessary or indicated, an upper endoscopy is not likely to add beneficial information. If there are additional swallowing problems or reflux problems, then endoscopy could be helpful.

Question 7

do they insert a catherer when you get a laparoscopic cholecystectomy ?

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Not usually: This is dependent on the surgeon, some may use a catheter more than others. You would need to ask your surgeon what is their preference.

Question 8

what is the reason for performing a cholecystostomy during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

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Imaging: A cholecystostomy is not a routine part of the laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure.  In some cases, this may be done to place a catheter for cholangiogram (visualize bile ducts with contrast).  It may also be done to extract a particularly large stone or otherwise assist the surgeon in removal of the gallbladder itself.

Question 9

what is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder removal: Cholecystectomy means removal of the gallbladder.  It can be done either open (the way we've done it for over a hundred years with a long incision under the rib cage), or laparoscopically (through small incisions using different instruments to get the job done).  We generally do it laparoscopically if possible, and reserve the open approach for when we it's not safe to do via the scope.

Question 10

how much is laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

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Medical pricing: Price is variable, depends on your insurance coverage. Check with your company, or policy. Deductables, co-pays, 80/20 coverage will impact the price you are responsible for.  If you don't have insurance, ask for the price your facility receives from their most frequent insurance payor. This is a contracted price and your cash payment/price should be similar or lower.

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